Best Climate??? (state, places, people, cons)

[sdmlions]

Which region has the best climate in the US? In my opinion you need 4 seasons, but not to the extremes. Some snow, plenty of sunshine, less gloom, and little humidity are what i'm looking for. Whaddya think?

[Waterlily]

Well it's an interesting poll. I think we need more votes on it.

[furyu]

I grew up 'back east'. Born in Maine, spent early youth in New England, formative teen/early twenties in NY. I do miss the distinctive four seasons but as you get older, snow and icey conditions are highly overrated. At any age, humidity is horrible and to be avoided.

I vacation in Hawaii, usually Maui. No finer vacation place. But I could live never live there year round. Too confining, too 'the same' day in-day in. Boring even if beautiful.

Even Southern California, that constant state of sunny blue skies warm/hot temperatures gets on your nerves after a while.

Nothing beats the coastal NorthWest for climate. From San Francisco, thereabouts, north. There are definite seasons here, none of which are extreme along the coast (I can't speak for Washington State.. have never lived there). I understand that certain inland areas, like Portland, Eugene, places in Washington state, have months of endless fog and 'gloom.' That'd get old quickly, I guess.

Nope, found Paradise and plan to say. No more roaming around for me.

[plaidmom]

Texas "four defined seasons"????

What in de 'ell???

This poll needs some work.

[sdmlions]

Originally Posted by plaidmom

Texas "four defined seasons"????

What in de 'ell???

This poll needs some work.

Well, what would you call it then? It's very hot and humid in the summer, warm and dryer in the fall, cool but not cold in the winter, and windy and unstable in the springtime. 4 defined seasons to me...

[Phil75230]

Originally Posted by sdmlions

Well, what would you call it then? It's very hot and humid in the summer, warm and dryer in the fall, cool but not cold in the winter, and windy and unstable in the springtime. 4 defined seasons to me...

Depends on what part of Texas and what your definition of seasons is. The Lower Rio Grande Valley, where the border hits the Gulf, I'd hardly call a land of four distinct seasons. The Gulf Coast area..I'd say its 2 distinct seasons: continuously hot and humid for about 8 months, rapidly changing temps and conditions in the other 4 (i.e. "Winter", or what passes for it).

El Paso? Hot and dry or Cold and Dry. A few Warm and Dry days, but not enough to call it a season

Dallas? MAYBE you can say there are four distinct seasons here, although I'd say 3 1/2 ("Spring", such as it is, tends to be quite short. Humidity-wise, it's just a slightly cooler version of summer).

If anything, only the Panhandle might be said to have 4 distinct seasons.

[Blaine]

I'll take Hawaii weather year round, hands down! I'd miss the snow from time to time, but thats what vacations are for!

[plaidmom]

"Four Distinct Seasons" means, to me, (would love to hear other opinions?) :

Winter--Snow. Not "ice". Not "cold"... but snow, the white stuff. Sticks around for anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Dec-Feb.

Spring--Grey and cloudy with frequent rainshowers, but a glimmer of hope as the trees start to bud, grass turns green, and bulbs push through the soil. Still cool. One needs a sweater and long pants. Mar-May.

Summer--warm, possibly humid, and lush and green. Fireflies. Thunderstorms. Jun-Aug.

Fall--trees burst into glorious gold/red/orange, a chill is in the air (one should be reaching for a sweater in Sept./Oct.). Pumpkins and other squash are harvested. Sept-Nov.

I lived in central TX for ~15 years and never saw four distinct seasons. Sorry.

[Steve-o]

How did some people get to vote twice?

[elfyum]

You're missing THEE best of the best!!! SOFL!!!!!!!!!!!!
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